Civil infractions.
Las Vegas Municipal Code § 10.02.020
in effect10.02.020 - Civil infractions.
Any act or omission that would be a violation of Title 11, relating to vehicles, traffic and the use of rights-of-way, but that under State law is made punishable as a civil infraction, is deemed to be a civil infraction under this Code rather than a misdemeanor. Likewise, any act or omission that constitutes a violation of NRS Chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, and that is made punishable as a civil infraction under State law is deemed to be a civil infraction under this Code. In accordance with State law, the municipal court has jurisdiction over the hearing of civil infractions and may impose civil penalties that are:
(A) Consistent with State law governing such violations; and
(B) In accordance with rules or schedules that may be adopted by the court, or otherwise consistent with misdemeanor fines previously imposed regarding such violations.
(Ord. No. 6823, § 1, 11-16-22)
Source: City of Las Vegas, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/las_vegas/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT10PUPEMOWE_DIVISTMI_CH10.02STMI_10.02.020CIINFetched: 10/28/2026